Romans 1:14

I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish.

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In The King James Version

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

In Context

13Now I don’t desire to have you unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (and was hindered so far), that I might have some fruit amongst you also, even as amongst the rest of the Gentiles.

15So as much as is in me, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:5You simple, understand prudence! You fools, be of an understanding heart!

Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.

Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

Acts 22:21“He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you out far from here to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 28:2The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire and received us all, because of the present rain and because of the cold.

Romans 1:22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Matthew Henry on Romans 1:9-16

Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. ( a. d. 58.) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye… Read the whole commentary →

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